Is it time to look at the role of standardized tests in schools?
Also: if teacher unions demand raises, they should say what to cut from education programs to pay for it
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The rising tide against Common Core continues to obscure a growing, but still under discussed debate about the value and quality of standardized testing in our schools.
While it seems increasingly likely that a passing grade on the Keystone tests will not end...
Kennett schools to save $670K on bond re-fi
Savings help as property tax revenues continue to slide
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
KENNETT — A series of bond refinancing moves is expected to save the Kennett Consolidated School District some $670,000 over the next fiscal year, offsetting continuing drops in local tax revenue.
The moves were formally approved by the Board of Education, Monday night.
The district will issue two sets of...
KCSD officials: ‘We are at the breaking point’
Kennett school officials warn of likely future cuts, will adopt ‘status quo’ budget for 2012-13
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Consolidated School District’s Board of Education will opt to again tap reserves to close a budget deficit, but district officials warn that with increasing costs, pensions in particular, and cuts to...
